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Photobook: Rebirth: ruins to resilience
Photobook: Rebirth: ruins to resilience
February 27, 2025
Rebirth: Ruins to Resilience is a powerful photo storybook that brings to life the transformative journey of the KfW funded UNDP-PETRA Project from 2019 to 2024. Through a compelling collection of images, it chronicles the project’s efforts in rebuilding critical infrastructure and restoring livelihoods in West Nusa Tenggara and Central Sulawesi following the devastating 2018 disasters. The book highlights PETRA’s data-driven and inclusive approach, showcasing the integration of post-disaster needs assessments, resilient construction practices, and gender- and disability-inclusive designs. Each photograph reflects the tangible impact of PETRA’s work, from reconstructed health and education facilities to improved waste management and revitalized local economies, emphasizing the power of strategic planning and collaboration in sustainable recovery.
This photobook is more than just a visual documentation, it is a tribute to the resilience of the communities that have endured and rebuilt. Through a series of evocative images, Rebirth: Ruins to Resilience captures moments of hardship, determination, and hope, illustrating the human stories behind the recovery process. It serves as an inspiring and informative resource for development practitioners, policymakers, and anyone passionate about disaster recovery and community resilience, offering valuable insights into the challenges and triumphs of rebuilding lives and infrastructure after a crisis.
